Ontario puts $1.3B toward building schools, child-care spaces
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province is putting $1.3 billion toward building and expanding schools.
Education
Apr 4
Ontario education minister hints at making Hamilton’s board give up vacant Sir John A. Macdonald
During a Hamilton visit, Stephen Lecce hinted that his government may force Hamilton's public school board to give up a former downtown secondary school for health or housing need.
Politics
Mar 14
Solar eclipse not a reason to close schools early, Ontario’s education minister says
Several school boards across Ontario are planning changes to their schedules on April 8, when a rare solar eclipse is set to plunge parts of the province into darkness.
Education
Feb 26
Ontario adding mandatory Black history learning to Grades 7, 8 and 10 history courses
Ontario's education minister says that the province is introducing mandatory learning on the contributions of Black Canadians to history courses in Grades 7, 8 and 10.
Education
Feb 8
A school installed vape and sound detectors. Ontario says guardrails are needed
While Stephen Lecce defended the use of vape detectors in high school washrooms, he acknowledged the government might need to take a closer look at which devices are installed.
Politics
May 1
New plan to limit cellphone use, ban vaping in all Ontario schools
The Ford government announced it is introducing limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to help improve learning in the classroom.
Education
Apr 28
Highway signs asking Ontario drivers to telework during solar eclipse ‘not approved’
On Monday night, highway signs had advised drivers to avoid traffic by staying at home on April 8, when a historic solar eclipse is set to be visible across Ontario.
Politics
Apr 3
4 Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
Four Ontario school boards have launched lawsuits against the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok alleging the platforms are disrupting student learning.
Education
Mar 28
Ontario preparing ‘back to basics’ curriculum for kindergarten
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says new curriculum plans will ensure students have strong reading, writing and math skills when they enter Grade 1.
Education
Jan 23
Ontario reaches tentative deal with Catholic teachers, ensuring no strikes
Officials say the structure of the tentative deal for the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association is similar to those agreed to with the other major teachers' unions.
Education
Mar 5
Ontario family identified as victims in Nashville plane crash
Global News has new details that the pilot Victor Dotsenko and his wife Rimma were on board, alongside their two 12-year-old boys and seven-year-old daughter.
Canada
Mar 7
Solar flare-up: Lecce says eclipse a chance to ‘inspire’ interest in science
An April solar eclipse is gripping Ontario's education sector, with debate over whether schools should close for the occasion or remain open to teach children.
Education
Feb 29
N.B., Nova Scotia governments to review school smartphone policies
The two Maritime provinces are taking a look at how to deal with the use of smartphones in schools following restrictions being imposed in other jurisdictions.
Education
Apr 30
Ontario introduces sped-up apprenticeship path for high school students
Education Minister Stephen Lecce indicated last year that the government would be moving in that direction and unveiled those details today.
Education
May 1
Ontario First Nation calls for chemical plant to be shut down amid ‘dangerously high’ benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation called on the federal and provincial governments to shut down INEOS Styrolution, a chemical manufacturer.
Environment
Apr 17
Consultations ongoing on whether cellphones will be permitted in Manitoba classrooms
Manitoba Minister of Education and Child Development Nello Altomare has been conducting consultations on whether cellphones will continue to be permitted in Manitoba classrooms.
Education
Apr 29
Ontario reaches deal with teachers in French-language public system
The news comes weeks after members of the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens voted 93 per cent in favour of a strike mandate.
Education
Feb 15
Ontario midwives can now administer routine vaccines, prescribe more drugs
Sylvia Jones announced the expanded scope for midwives, saying it will connect more people to convenient care and reduce the need for referrals to other professionals.
Health
2 hours
Ontario prepares for solar eclipse to put pressure on electricity grid
A total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario will reduce the amount of electricity generated when the sun is obscured. Energy officials say they're putting resources on standby.
Politics
Apr 5
Ontario to ban cellphones in classrooms. What’s changing and how will it work?
On Sunday, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced new rules for vaping and cellphones that will be introduced at schools across the province when the academic year begins.
Education
Apr 30
